"cursor-context-management"
Optimize context window usage in Cursor. Triggers on "cursor context", "context window", "context limit", "cursor memory", "context management". Use when working with cursor context management functionality. Trigger with phrases like "cursor context management", "cursor management", "cursor". allowed-tools: "Read, Write, Edit, Bash(cmd:*)" version: 1.0.0 license: MIT author: "Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>"
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cursor-pack
Flagship+ skill pack for Cursor IDE - 30 skills for AI code completion, composer workflows, and IDE mastery
Installation
This skill is included in the cursor-pack plugin:
/plugin install cursor-pack@claude-code-plugins-plusClick to copy
Instructions
# Cursor Context Management
## Overview
This skill helps optimize context window usage in Cursor. It covers understanding context sources, efficient @-mention strategies, conversation management, and techniques to avoid context overflow for better AI response quality.
## Prerequisites
- Cursor IDE with AI features active
- Understanding of context window limits
- Project with code files
- Familiarity with @-mention syntax
## Instructions
1. Understand your model's context limit
2. Select only relevant code before chatting
3. Use specific @-mentions for file context
4. Start new conversations for new topics
5. Monitor response quality for context issues
6. Clear context when switching tasks
## Output
- Optimized context usage
- Better AI response quality
- Faster response times
- Efficient @-mention patterns
- Clean conversation management
## Error Handling
See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.
## Examples
See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.
## Resources
- [Context Window Guide](https://cursor.com/docs/context)
- [Model Context Limits](https://cursor.com/docs/models)
- [Effective Prompting](https://cursor.com/docs/prompting)